Nissan’s Murano is an odd thing. A big showy chrome grille and a lusty V6 engine borrowed from the 350Z meant the Murano was never going to appeal to everyone (there has never been a diesel), but it wasn’t without its fans. The official line is that UK dealers will have Murano to sell late in 2008. The Murano is a bit leftfield for many - and those new looks may well divide opinion (some at CAR worry they've destroyed a desirable car with that 'distinctive' new nose).
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The Nissan Murano was one of the first midsize crossovers introduced in the United States. Since then a second-generation Murano has bowed. Current Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano brings liberal helpings of style and performance to the crossover segment. All trims are available in either front- or all-wheel drive. The Murano is offered in four trim levels. The SV adds features like a panoramic sunroof and rearview camera, and the SL trim offers leather upholstery. The top-of-the-line LE pours on the decadence, offering as standard just about every option on the Murano's list.
We've generally praised the Nissan Murano's sophisticated appearance, stylish and comfortable interior, strong V6 engine and sharp handling characteristics.
The current, second-generation Nissan Murano debuted as a redesigned model for 2009. A slight cosmetic face-lift was accompanied by numerous upgrades that addressed the shortcomings of the previous-generation's CVT operation as well as its lower-quality interior materials. (The Murano was on hiatus for the 2008 model year.) Fortunately, it offered impressive hardware as well. Two trim levels were initially offered: the luxury-oriented SL and sporty SE. In our reviews of the first-generation Nissan Murano, low-grade interior materials were among the few nits we could find to pick. Consumers interested in a used Murano should note that little changed mechanically on the first-generation Murano throughout its years of production.